[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E970]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF MYRA ANN LANDRESS JONES

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                            HON. AARON BEAN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2026

  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
memory of Myra Ann Landress Jones, a beloved native of Fernandina 
Beach, Florida, who passed away on September 8, 2026, at the age of 86.
  Born on June 6, 1940, to Raymond and Inez Landress, Myra was a proud 
member of the Fernandina Beach High School graduating class of 1958 and 
a lifelong pillar of our local community. Her faith and community 
spirit shone brightly through her active membership at Springhill 
Baptist Church and her passionate support as a University of Florida 
Gator Booster.
  Myra dedicated decades of her life to public service, retiring from 
the Federal government after distinguished work as a legal assistant 
with the United States Attorney in New Hampshire, the Florida Veterans 
Administration, and the Federal Aviation Administration. Never one to 
slow down, she continued serving Nassau County by working for the 
School Board of Nassau County and Fernandina Beach Realty for two 
decades before her well-earned retirement in 2018 at the age of 78.
  Above all else, Myra's heart belonged to her family. She was a 
devoted mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and surrogate 
grandmother whose warmth, guidance, and love enriched multiple 
generations. She leaves behind a remarkable legacy in her sons, 
Benjamin and David; her daughter, Leslie; her extended family; and a 
growing lineage of grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will 
forever cherish her memory.
  Mr. Speaker, Myra Ann Landress Jones lived a life defined by quiet 
dedication to her country, her community, and her loved ones. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in honoring her memory and extending our deepest 
condolences to her family during this time.

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